Bacolod - Apply for a Philippine Visa

ProcedureEdit

This procedure explains various ways to Apply for a Philippine Visa in Bacolod.

Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy)
- Application requirements: (a) One application form. (b) One passport-size photo signed on the back. (c) Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended period of stay. (d) Proof of means of support during stay, either by bank statement or letter of employment. (e) Fee in cash or postal order only. (f) If applying by post a registered, stamped, self-addressed envelope is required and the application should be signed by a notary or commissioner of oaths. (g) Onward or return tickets. (h) Business travellers also require a letter from the sponsoring Filipino company or from their employer, stating the purpose of the visit.
Application for a non-immigrant visa should be made in person.
Application for a temporary visitors visa must be made in person. In the case of a minor under eighteen (18) years of age, the application may be made for him by a person who, in the opinion of the consular officer, is responsible for his/her welfare. The minor, not an infant in arms, shall be required to appear at the Consulate for interview, together with the person making the application for him/her.
Applicants for temporary visitors visa should normally apply at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate that has jurisdiction over their place of residence. While some visa applicants may apply at any Philippine Embassy or Consulate abroad, others are only allowed to apply his/her visa at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate in his country of origin or legal residence.
Foreign Nationals who wish to take up a short-term non-degree course
- Foreign students who wish to take up a short-term non-degree course like language and computer courses must apply for a temporary visitors visa. Upon arrival in the Bacolod and acceptance by the school/institution authorized by the Bureau of Immigration to accept foreign students, he/she should apply for a Special Study Permit at the Bureaus Student Desk, together with the following documents:
  - Letter request;
  - Certificate of Acceptance from the school accredited by the Bureau of Immigration to accept foreign students;
  - Photocopy of passport reflecting the applicants authorized period of stay;
  - Affidavit of Support and Proof of Financial Capacity; and
  - Birth Certificate.

Extension of authorized period of stay in the Bacolod for holders of temporary visitor's visa:

If you will be staying in the Bacolod for a period longer than what was indicated in your visa, you will have to report at a Bureau of Immigration office.
You will need to secure an extension of stay and pay the corresponding immigration fees.

Required DocumentsEdit

The following are the minimum requirements for applying a temporary visitors visa:

Passport/Travel Document Valid for at least six (6) months beyond the intended period of stay in the Philippines;
Duly Accomplished Visa application forms;
Passport Photos (2 pieces);
Proof of bona fide status as tourist or businessman;
Confirmed tickets for return or onward journey to the next port of destination; and
Payment of Visa Fees.

Note:

Holders of Certificates of Identity, Travel Documents, Documents of Identity, Taiwanese Passports and all stateless persons do require visas.
All children of Filipino nationality must hold individual passports.
Children of other nationalities up to the age of 15 and not accompanied by a parent are only permitted entry if they secure a visa based on an approved Waiver Exclusion Ground (WEG) granted by the Bureau of Immigration. Applicants should apply at the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy) at least two weeks in advance.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Department of Foreign Affairs
Address:
2330 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, Philippines
Telephone:
(632) 834-4000
(632) 834-3000

Philippine Embassies and Consulates General
NCR Satellite and Regional Consular Offices Directory

Bureau of Immigration National Operations Center (BINOC)
+632 523-5081 | +632 523-6615 | +632 524-3769
1-800-100- ALIEN (24/7 Toll Free)
For immigration inquiries, send it at:
[email protected]

Bureau of Immigration Main Office
Magallanes Drive, Intramuros, Manila
+632 527-3248

Ports of Entry/Exit

BACOLOD IMMIGRATION FIELD OFFICE
Phone: (034) 433-8581
Fax: (034) 433-8581
Office Address:
Aguinaldo Street, Bacolod City, 6100

EligibilityEdit

All nationals from other countries do require a visa to enter Philippines.
All tourists wishing to stay longer than 21 days need a visa.

FeesEdit

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ValidityEdit

Single-entry (59 days from date of issue); Multiple-entry (between 6 months and 1 year from date of issue). Visas normally allow stays of up to 60 days.
Extensions are possible at the discretion of the Bureau of Immigration.

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Required InformationEdit

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Need for the DocumentEdit

Nationals from countries who are traveling to the Bacolod for business and tourism purposes are allowed to enter the Bacolod without visas for a stay not exceeding twenty-one (21) days, provided they hold valid tickets for their return journey to port of origin or next port of destination and their passports are valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the period of stay.

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External LinksEdit

http://www.immigration.gov.ph

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